Hi, all --
Found item as to whether an aircraft triggers a strike, or just
blunders into one. Answer: former, as 90% of time A/C helps close the
switch when intruding into an electrostatic field sufficient to
precipitate a bolt. See
http://www.onera.fr/dmph-en/foudre/foudroiement.html (French aero
research agency),
where they have a nice animated graphic.
Found mfr of the copper or aluminum mesh for fiberglass -
www.lightningdiversion.com. Not that anyone should contemplate using
it, but site has details on the stuff.
Fred F., A063
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